Meaning of the word preprint in English

What does preprint mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

preprint

US /ˈpriː.prɪnt/
UK /ˈpriː.prɪnt/

Noun

a version of a scientific or academic paper that has not yet been peer-reviewed or formally published in a journal

Example:
Researchers often share their findings as preprints to disseminate information quickly.
The new study was first released as a preprint before formal publication.

Verb

to publish a paper as a preprint

Example:
The authors decided to preprint their manuscript to get early feedback.
It is becoming common practice to preprint research papers before peer review.